Students
with a degree in Political Science could pursue a variety
of career opportunities. Any career reflective of their
skills, interests, values, personal style, etc., could be
attainable with good self-marketing skills. Some career
opportunities will require advanced study.

Foreign
Service Officer

Lobbyist

Political
Consultant

Congressional
Aide/Researcher

International
Trade Specialist

Social
Services Administrator

Labor
Relations Specialist

Campaign
Staffer/Manager

Government
Intelligence Analyst

Market
Research Analyst

Law
Enforcement Officer

Security
Consultant

Compliance
Officer

Legislative
Analyst/Assistant

Probation/Parole
Officer

Labor
Organizer

City
Manager

Journalist/Political
writer

Management
Analyst

Public
Opinion Interviewer /Pollster

Politician

Strategic planning consultant

Consumer advocate

Environmental policy analyst

Media analyst

Activist

Economic developer

Historic preservationist

To learn more about these careers, visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). The OOH can show you training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions, and more...